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VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria
We have 32 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 65,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria.
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Highlights from VACCHO’s second annual Members Meeting
VACCHO was excited to host the second Members Meeting of 2022 amongst the gumtrees and frost covered country of the...
VIRAL – the movie breaking down the stigma around Hepititis C
Last week VACCHO attended the highly anticipated premiere of Ilbijerri Theatre Company’s film adaptation of VIRAL, a...
FoodPATH workshops identify the factors leading to unhealthy choices in Community
What has contributed to food choices in the Aboriginal community in recent years? That was the big question asked at a...
New strategy aims to strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce in VIC
A new workforce strategy released by VACCHO aims to support a strong and able Aboriginal Community Controlled...
Report shows positive health and wellbeing signs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in VIC
VACCHO and Deakin University’s Institute for Health Transformation (IHT) are thrilled to launch The Aboriginal Data...
A Beautiful Display of Cultural Safety
One of the key pieces of artwork featured as part of the Beautiful Shawl Project is now proudly and permanently...
Statewide GP Gathering a huge hitÂ
The Inaugural VACCHO Statewide GP Gathering took place in Yorta Yorta country over the weekend delivering a unique blend of cultural and clinical education, peer support and professional development.
Improving Care for Aboriginal Patients – Forum recap
The Improving Care for Aboriginal Patients (ICAP) workforce came together on Wadawurrung Country in May 2022 for the...
Today is the National Day of Healing, also known as National Sorry Day.
Today and every day VACCHO stands with the Stolen Generations and their families in their journey to healing. It’s now...
The Balit Durn Durn Centre: A landmark moment for Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing Â
The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) was honoured to launch the Balit Durn Durn...
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A collaborative, Community-led initiative providing safe and empowering breast screening experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
The
Balit Durn Durn
Centre
We are proud to announce the establishment of the Balit Durn Durn Centre, an initiative designed to foster innovation and improvement in social and emotional wellbeing practice, policy and research.
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